Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to road safety hazards on the N84 national road, potential ecological damage to the Lough Corrib SAC/SPA via hydrological links, and a lack of critical technical information regarding flood risk and soil provenance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on the N84 national road due to the intensification of an existing access point in a 100km/h zone without adequate traffic assessments or sightline demonstrations.
- The development poses a significant risk to the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA through hydrological connectivity and potential run-off of sediments, which cannot be ruled out in the absence of an Appropriate Assessment or CEMP.
- The applicant failed to provide essential technical data, including a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment for a site located within a fluvial flood zone and details regarding the source, nature, and volume of fill material.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM standard 28DM standard 33(a)NR1NR3NHB 1NHB 2WTWF 1DM Standard 50MAS3FL2FL3FL7IS 1IS 2DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
Homefarm Diaries sought permission to reclaim 5.507 hectares of land for agricultural use by infilling with subsoil and topsoil at Ceathrú an Bhrúnaigh, Co. Galway, located adjacent to the N84 national road. The site is characterized by peat-type soils and wetlands with direct hydrological links to the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposal would interfere with the safety and carrying capacity of the national road network, lacked necessary en...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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